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RECIPROCITY/EXAMINATIONENDORSEMENT AGREEMENTLouisiana State Licensing Board for ContractorsLSLBCRevised 5.19.2021Important Information for Out-of-StateContractors Seeking Reciprocity inLouisiana
Reciprocity Agreementsand ExaminationEndorsement AgreementsThese agreements between the Louisiana State LicensingBoard for Contractors and Boards from other states allowan out-of-state contractor to receive credit in Louisiana forapproved classifications held with their reciprocal Boardwithout taking the Louisiana trade exam.In addition, the agreements allow out-of-state contractorsto be exempted from the statutory 60-day waiting periodbetween the date of receipt of the application and actuallicense issuance.ContentsTable of Contents1Introduction1Out -of-State Contractors2After Applying2Verification Form3Reciprocity by State4Contractors seeking to work in Louisiana based on theseagreements must obtain a Louisiana state license beforebidding, signing contracts or performing work.The following information includes: an explanation of the reciprocity processthe verification forma chart which indicates the classifications forwhich a reciprocal candidate can apply.We’re on the Web!www.lacontractor.org1Revised 5.19.2021
For Out-of-State Contractors Applying inLouisiana Based on Reciprocity or ExaminationEndorsement AgreementsThe contractor must:F OR M OR EI NFORMATIONR EGARDI N GR ECI P R OCALR EQUESTS FOROUT- OF - STATEAPPLI CATIONSFOR AL OUISIANALICENSECONTACT :Michele Lemoine1.800.256.1392225.765.2301 x1242mlemoine@lslbc.louisiana.gov Not have been sanctioned by the Board of the reciprocal state for the past three yearsfor violations of their contractor licensing laws. Meet all other requirements for licensure by the Louisiana State Licensing Board forContractors, as follows:a. Submit: an original completed, signed and notarized Commercial and/orResidential application, as applicable. The qualifying party must be thesame qualifying party as for the reciprocal state. (If the contractorcurrently holds a Louisiana license, they will instead need to submit anAdding a Classification to an Existing License form, and/or an Adding aQualifying Party to an Existing License form, and/or an Application forQualifying Party, as applicable.) all of the required application, examination, and/or other fees asexplained on the application(s) and/or form(s).b. Send the “Request for Verification of License” form included in this document tothe Board for the state in which you are currently licensed. Afterwards, send thecompleted form or their verification letter to this Board. Please note that some statesmay choose to send the verification directly to the Louisiana board via email.After Applying in LouisianaOnce we have received the application and all required documents and fees, and ifthe company/qualifier is eligible for reciprocity, then your reciprocity request will beconsidered by the Board at the next scheduled Board Meeting. If approved by theBoard, your Qualifying Party will NOT have to take the trade exam, and/or you willbe exempted from the 60-day waiting period for out- of-state contractors.The Business and Law course must be taken by all applicants before the licensecan be issued. After we receive your application, you will be sent instructions onhow to take the course, which will be taken remotely at your own computer.2Revised 5.19.2021
State of LouisianaState Licensing Board for Contractors600 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802Fax 1-888-510-01301-800-256-1392REQUEST FOR VERIFICATION OFInstructions to Applicant: Complete the information in the section immediately below only and submit this form tothe Board for the state in which you are licensed. Then return the original signed copy of this form to the addressabove, along with the completed Commercial and/or Residential Application, or with a completed Adding AClassification to an Existing License form, and/or an Adding a Qualifying Party to an Existing License form, and/or anApplication for Qualifying Party, as applicable.TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPLICANTCompany Name/Individual Name:Address:City:Telephone #:Name of Contact:Fax #:State:Zip Code:E-Mail Address:VERIFICATION OF LICENSEInstructions for Verifying State: The above named applicant has submitted an application for a contractor’s license with this Board.Please complete the following and return this form to the applicant. If additional space is needed, please use additional pages.Company/Individual Name:License #Type of Firm: CorporationOriginal Issuance Date:LLCExpiration Date:NoSole ProprietorCurrent Status(Current/Inactive/Expired)If Sole Proprietor/Partnership, State of Primary Residence:Disciplinary Action? YesPartnershipState of Original Incorporation If Corp./LLC,If Yes, Please Explain:Classification(s) Held:Trade Exams PassedLegal Name of EACH Person PassingTrade Exam in your state for thiscompany. If no exam was taken in yourstate for a classification, please explain thereason, and show the name of thequalifying phone #:Agency:DatePassedExam OriginallyDeveloped By(e.g. NAI,Block, SBCCI,ICC, PrometriicIn-House, etc.)ScoreSTATESEAL3Revised 5.19.2021
Examination Endorsement and Reciprocity Agreements with other StatesThe Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors has examination endorsement agreements or reciprocity agreements withthe following state Boards. In general, contractors licensed in Louisiana can have their qualifying party receive credit for examsfor equivalent classifications with the Boards shown below and can be exempted from the 60-day waiting period, provided that: For the past three years, they have not been sanctioned for violations by the reciprocal Board. They meet all other requirements for licensure by the Board to which they are applying for a license.BoardAlabama Licensing Board for General ContractorsAlabama Board of Heating & Air ConditioningContractorsAlabama Electrical Contractors BoardAlabama Home Builders Licensure BoardArkansas Contractors Licensing BoardCalifornia Contractors State License Board (CSLB) **Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board ****Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential andGeneral ContractorsGeorgia Construction Industry Licensing BoardKentucky, Division of Housing, Buildings and ConstructionMississippi Board of ContractorsNevada State Contractors Board ***North Carolina Board of Examiners of ElectricalContractorsNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General ContractorsOhio Construction Industry Licensing BoardSouth Carolina Contractor’s BoardCredit Given sNoAllYesYesSomeYesYes*Yes*NoIndustrial Piping,HVAC,Refrigeration**YesYesBuilding entialBuildingContractorSomeTennessee Board for Licensing General ContractorsAllAllYesYesTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation*NoYesNoUtah Construction Trades Bureau Division ofOccupational & Professional LicensingAllAllNoYesSouth Carolina Residential Builder’s CommissionNo*Yes*** The named Board does not hold classification(s) of this nature or requires licensure from another Board with which theLouisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors has no agreement; therefore, we cannot give credit for that type of work.** Must have held the corresponding state license for the past five years. *** Must have held the corresponding state license for the past four years.**** Must have held corresponding state license/have appropriate experience for the past five years; no sanctions for five years; must supplyinformation on exams taken in other states if used through reciprocity to obtain license in Florida.NOTE: The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors accepts examination scores from the NASCLA (National Association of State ContractorsLicensing Agencies) Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. Qualifying Party candidates with such scores do not needto meet the normal reciprocity requirements for credit for Building Construction, but must access the NASCLA Examination Database athttps://ned.nascla.org/ to purchase and send the NASCLA passed transcript to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.Revised 5.19.20214
license issuance. Verification Form 3 Reciprocity by State 4. Contractors seeking to work in Louisiana based on these agreements must obtain a Louisiana state license before bidding, signing contracts or performing work. The following information
